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That Football Show 3/6: How the Chiefs' Trent McDuffie Trade Sets Up the Rest of Their Offseason
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On this episode of That Football Show, Matt Verderame and Tucker Franklin break down the Kansas City Chiefs trading All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams.
Is Brett Veach playing 4D chess or taking a massive gamble? They dive deep into the trade compensation, including a 2026 first-round pick and a haul of mid-round assets heading to KC. We discuss the staggering financial implications—saving nearly $90 million in guaranteed cash—and how this "retooling" mirrors the legendary Tyreek Hill trade.
In this episode:
The McDuffie Blockbuster: Why the Chiefs moved on from their star corner and what the Los Angeles Rams are getting for north of $30M per year.
Draft Capital Overload: With three picks now in the top 40, how will the Chiefs navigate the 2026 NFL Draft to build another Super Bowl contender?
The Buffalo Bills’ "White Whale": They react to the Bills trading a second-round pick for D.J. Moore. Is it a masterstroke for Josh Allen or a massive overpay by Brandon Beane?
Brett Veach’s Aggression: Why patience and Veach don’t mix, and what’s next for the Chiefs in NFL Free Agency.
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